Add 4/18 and 12/21
4/18 + 12/21 is 50/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 21 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
4/18 = 4 × 7/18 × 7 = 28/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 6 = 126,
12/21 = 12 × 6/21 × 6 = 72/126 - Add the two like fractions:
28/126 + 72/126 = 28 + 72/126 = 100/126 - 100/126 simplified gives 50/63
- So, 4/18 + 12/21 = 50/63
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